In a statement, Pixar's LGBTQ employees and allies charge that 'nearly every moment of overtly gay affection is cut at Disney’s behest, regardless of when there is protest from both the creative teams and executive leadership'
-inclusive content and are demanding that the animation studio’s parent company counter anti-LGBTQ legislation like Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill with action “beyond the ‘inspiring content’ that we aren’t even allowed to create.”’s staff memo addressing the company’s public silence around Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
“Because this struggle is much bigger than any one bill in any one state, I believe the best way for our company to bring about lasting change is through the inspiring content we produce, the welcoming culture we create, and the diverse community organizations we support,” he continued. “Monday’s email, ‘Our Unwavering Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community,’ rang hollow. It began with the claim that Disney has a long history of supporting the LGBT community, but Disney Parks did not officially host Pride until 2019, in Paris alone,” the statement says in regards to Disney Parks’ Pride and LGBTQ-inclusion efforts.
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